Says US committed to partnership that delivers lasting security, shared opportunity for generations to come
US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker. Photo: File
US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker on Sunday lauded the partnership with Pakistan on America’s 250th anniversary, saying the United States was committed to a partnership that delivered lasting security and shared opportunity for generations to come.
“America’s 250th anniversary is a moment of renewal. It is a chance to strengthen our institutions, reaffirm our leadership, and build partnerships rooted in mutual respect and reciprocity. With Pakistan, we are building on sovereignty, strength, and shared prosperity, translating mutual respect and aligned interests into real results,” said Natalie in a statement issued by the US Embassy in Islamabad.
She said, “As we step into this next chapter, America moves forward with confidence in our values and a clear sense of purpose, committed to a partnership that delivers lasting security and shared opportunity for generations to come.”
The United States is marking the 250th anniversary of its independence, with commemorations also being observed in Pakistan, where several buildings have been illuminated.
According to the statement, the US Embassy in Islamabad and the US Consulate General in Lahore illuminated prominent landmarks in the colours of the American flag to mark the anniversary, with the mission thanking the Government of Pakistan for supporting the commemorative events.
The Pakistan National Monument in Islamabad was illuminated in red, white and blue from July 1 to July 5 as a gesture of friendship and in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Capital Development Authority.
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During the five-day commemoration, Globe Chowk on Constitution Avenue was also lit up in the colours of the American flag.
In Lahore, the US Mission coordinated the illumination of the Alamgiri Gate and Picture Wall at the Lahore Fort, as well as the Quaid-e-Azam Library and the National Institute of Technology as part of the Freedom 250 celebrations.
The statement said the illuminations formed part of the US Mission’s Freedom 250 campaign, a year-long global initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776.
It said the campaign provided an opportunity to celebrate the milestone alongside countries that had shared in America’s journey.
According to the statement, the illuminations reflected the values of freedom, democracy and opportunity that continue to underpin the US-Pakistan relationship.
It added that bilateral ties continued to expand through cooperation in trade and investment, critical minerals, economic development and regional peace.